Tag: candy
Why Are Food Mascots Always Asking Us to Eat Them?
Why do food mascots happily advertise their own demise? Explore the strange, funny history and psychology of mascots selling themselves as food.
Homemade 3 Musketeers Candy Bars!
This method is incredibly quick and mimics the fluffy nougat of a classic 3 Musketeers without having to boil sugar syrups or temper chocolate.
Amaury Challenges His Students To Recreate His Giant Chocolate Panda
Watch the intricate process of constructing a massive, edible panda sculpture from scratch. Students attempt to replicate the complex techniques, including molding, sculpting, and structural engineering with chocolate.
Candy Men: The Story of Switzer’s Licorice Legacy
Discover the sweet history of Switzer’s Licorice, the Kansas City candy company that became a Midwest icon and a symbol of American confectionery tradition.
Nipples of Venus (Capezzoli di Venere)
Nipples of Venus are decadent Italian chocolate truffles featuring a brandy-infused chestnut and dark chocolate center coated in white chocolate. Popularized by the 1984 film Amadeus, these treats are known for their distinct, rounded shape with a "nipple...
Needhams Candy — The Iconic Maine Potato-and-Coconut Chocolate Treat
Discover Needhams candy, a beloved Maine tradition made with mashed potatoes, coconut, and rich chocolate. Learn how this uniquely New England sweet became a regional favorite.
Candied Cheez-Its
Move over caramel corn, there's a new sweet-and-salty snack in town.
Making Real English Toffee from 1881
The original English toffee was made by slowly cooking the sugar and butter mixture until it reached the perfect caramelized consistency.
Cherry Mash: The Nostalgic Candy Classic Born in Missouri
Discover the sweet legacy of Cherry Mash, the beloved Midwest candy made with a cherry center, milk chocolate, and roasted peanuts. A timeless treat since 1918, still delighting taste buds today.
The Candy Lady (2023)
The normal day of a neighborhood candy lady goes awry when she awakens a magical typewriter that brings her short stories to life.
How Hard Candy Is Made
Sugar Smith Greg Cohen and the staff from Lofty Pursuits make traditional Christmas candy using century’s old techniques and equipment at their shop in Tallahassee, Florida. Watch and see how Greg and the staff make some of most popular styles of holiday...
Why Melted Bugs Coat Your Favorite Candy
Shellac is a natural resin that comes from tiny insects harvested off tree branches in India. Indians have valued the bug for 3,000 years for its versatility.
Pecan Caramel Clusters (Turtles-Inspired)
hese Pecan Caramel Clusters are a decadent treat with toasted pecans, gooey caramel, and a smooth chocolate coating.
Triple Chocolate Peanut Clusters (Turtles)
A family favorite, you will love this triple chocolate peanut cluster recipe! Perfect for holiday gift giving, you'll be the new neighborhood favorite!
A Brief History of Tootsie Rolls: America’s First Wrapped Candy
Discover the delicious legacy of Tootsie Rolls, the first individually wrapped penny candy that became a wartime staple and a nostalgic treat for generations.